Rusk County · lake
Potato Lake
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Potato Lake is a lake in Rusk County, Wisconsin, stocked with Muskellunge — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
89°
70°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Rain
85°
67°
11 mph
37%
Sat
Overcast
84°
63°
13 mph
8%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 137 | 12.9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- McDermott Creek0.4 mi
- Hungry Lake0.5 mi
- Brush Lake0.8 mi
- Lake Four1.0 mi
- Lake Three1.0 mi
- Lake Two1.2 mi
- Lake One1.4 mi
- Clear Lake1.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Potato Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Potato Lake?+
Potato Lake is stocked with Muskellunge in Rusk County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Potato Lake?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Potato Lake?+
Potato Lake is a lake in Rusk County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.